Episodes 300
Avg. Duration 42m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (55)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The I am Northwest Arkansas Podcast covers the intersection of Business, Culture, Entrepreneurship, and Life in Benton and Washington County Arkansas. If you are thinking about moving here or already live here, we've got great inspiring stories, ideas, things to do, places to see, people to meet, and food to eat. Learn why we are one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas of the US.

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Black Paper Party’s Journey and the Endeavor Heartland Scale Up Experience

Jun 08, 2026 45m Transcript

About the Show:"Black Paper Party doesn't exist if it's not for the authentic representation of the Black diaspora and our products." – Jasmine HudsonWhat does it really take to build a business…

The Power of Relationships in NWA: A StartUp Junkie Podcast Replay with I Am Northwest Arkansas®

May 25, 2026 47m Bonus Transcript

About the Show:"There's something here for everybody in Northwest Arkansas, and it's the kind of place that, you know, you really can make your dreams come true in a space like this. It's not gonna…

From Delta Blues to Diplomacy Jamie Atkinson’s Journey on I Am Northwest Arkansas

May 11, 2026 44m Transcript

About the Show:"My sense of identity as an American never was as pronounced as it was when I was overseas." – Jamie AtkinsonSome people find Northwest Arkansas. Jamie Atkinson chose it after seeing…

Rice Krispie Dreams: Sugar Apple Co’s Expansion from Northwest Arkansas to the Nation

Apr 27, 2026 52m Transcript

About the Show:"I've never pivoted so much. Not even when I play post on pickup basketball do I pivot this much and this hard." – Blanca MaldonadoBlanca Maldonado and Danielle Reynolds are…

Seven Years. A Quarter Million Downloads. And We’re Just Getting Started

Apr 13, 2026 7m

About the Show:After seven years of weekly episodes since April 2019, I’m intentionally changing how I Am Northwest Arkansas appears in your feed. Starting now, new episodes will drop every two…

Chef’s Night for No Kid Hungry Bringing Arkansas Chefs Together to Fight Childhood Food Insecurity

Apr 06, 2026 32m Transcript

About the Show:"It's not a lack of food problem. You know, our country has an abundance of food. It's getting that food to the people that need it."       – Chef Sam WalkerHunger doesn't take a day of…

How Express Wages Empowers Small Businesses in Northwest Arkansas to Compete for Talent

Mar 30, 2026 34m Transcript

About the Show:"Financial wellness transforms communities." – Alfred Milan, CEO Express WagesIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Alfred Milan, founder…

Fayetteville Goes Global: Club América’s Historic Dual Match and the Growth of Soccer in Arkansas

Mar 23, 2026 38m Transcript

About the Show:"As soon as we started setting foot in Northwest Arkansas, we had a hand reach out and say, 'What do you guys need?' How can we help? How can we make this event bigger?" – Pedro Garza,…

From Ice Cream Entrepreneur to Rhodes Scholar and Mentor: Coleman Warren’s Journey

Mar 16, 2026 1h 1m

About the Show:"A community that buys into its future, buys into its youth, can really create something special." – Coleman WarrenThis episode is part of a special series supported by the…

Navigating Aging and Special Needs Care in Northwest Arkansas with Purview Life

Mar 09, 2026 54m Transcript

About the Show:"We are all one life-changing event away from having to navigate or make decisions in a landscape we never thought we would find ourselves in." – Cherie ClarkIn this heartfelt episode…

From Jersey Roots to Arkansas Hustle: Jose Socorro’s Journey in Business and Community

Mar 02, 2026 50m Transcript

About the Show:"Get your LinkedIn polished, treat it like a professional network and read. Read the things that interest you, but read the things that will challenge you." – Jose SocorroIn this…

Rediscovering Play and Purpose: David Nelson's Mission for Healthy Aging in Northwest Arkansas

Feb 23, 2026 45m Transcript

About the Show:"if you stay active, if you stay engaged in your life and you're serving a larger cause, like for me, helping other people to find the courage and the energy to reinvent themselves and…

How Stonebreaker Fuses Boutique Hotel, Club, and Community in Fayetteville

Feb 16, 2026 44m Transcript

About the Show:"We are a Victorian house burdened by optimism." – Cognac FranklinWhat happens when historic charm collides with a new vision for community connection?In this episode of I Am Northwest…

Investing in Fayetteville’s Future: All About the 2026 Bond Initiative

Feb 09, 2026 39m Bonus Transcript

About the Show:"This is one of those initiatives that we are going to look back on, I believe, as a turning point for our city." – Mayor Molly RawnIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, I sit…

Island Girl in the Ozarks: Rochelle Bradshaw’s Story of Song and Self-Discovery

Feb 02, 2026 53m Transcript

About the Show:"My greatest takeaway was that no matter where I am in life, no matter how old I get, I will always find time for moments like this to share my knowledge with someone else." –…

IANWA - Best Of - 7Hills Homeless Center (2026)

Jan 26, 2026 58m Bonus

About the Show:Best of I Am Northwest Arkansas®Shining a Light on Homelessness with 7hills Homeless CenterIn this Best of episode, we revisit a powerful conversation from December 2024 with Becci…

What It Means to Show Up for Others in Northwest Arkansas

Jan 19, 2026 10m Transcript

About the Show:"If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?" – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, I'm reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King,…

The Future Is Local: Affordable Housing Insights from Architect Jessica Lewallen in Northwest Arkansas

Jan 12, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

About the Show:“I hope there’s silver buckshot… a lot of small action in a lot of areas is what will really help us get where we need to be.” – Jessica LewallenThis episode is part of a special…

The Hive Effect: How Queenie Be Unites Singles, Entrepreneurs, and Dreamers in Northwest Arkansas

Jan 05, 2026 57m Transcript

About the Show:"Every time I introduce someone and they find their tribe, that feeds my soul." – Rebecca Luther aka Queenie BeRebecca Luther—who goes by Queenie Be—went from feeling isolated after a…

What if it all works out? Start Small, Dream Big in 2026!

Dec 29, 2025 23m

About the Show:"It doesn't demand a new goal or resolution. It just invites you to think a little differently, to breathe a little deeper, and maybe even to imagine that, yeah, what if it all works…

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